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AF04 VGK

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

183,072 mi
Last recorded183,072 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 VGK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 183,072 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes around vehicle slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

some underside areas slightly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2021 176,541 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various around vehicle have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 169,108 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various around vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 155,920 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes around vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 147,312 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 138,796 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear outer seatbelts slow to retract

Pass 23 Feb 2016 127,716 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 116,601 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 103,251 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 103,251 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 92,356 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside and nearside rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 24 Feb 2012 82,508 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 72,780 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside rear seat belts slightly slow to retract

power steering pump drive belt cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2010 62,438 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 50,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 41,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 29,708 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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AF04 VGK is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2004 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 83,531 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF04 VGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Kia Sorento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF04 VGK is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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